Home Setup for our new Afghan neighbors: for a family of 3 (including a 15 month old baby girl!)

Date: March 26, 2022

UPDATE: we now know that we will be supporting a young couple and their 15 month old daughter, as they resettle into an apartment in Rockville, MD now through noon on  Saturday, March 26th.

 

Welcome to the KindWorks/WWHS Project Change apartment setup signup for a newly resettling family  from Afghanistan.  Your contributions will help turn an empty apartment into a warm and welcoming home! Your willingness to jump in and help is truly special and will be so deeply appreciated by a family who has been through a lot recently.  Let’s  make sure that this family has what they need to really feel at home in their new space.

A WORD ABOUT QUALITY:  We ask that you please donate either very gently used or new, quality furniture and furnishings. We thank you in advance for making sure that all donated items are clean (without stains and 100% pet-hair-, cobweb- and smoke-free) when donated.

IMPORTANT: Please deliver only those items for which you have signed up UNLESS  you have been in touch and received confirmation to bring specific additional items. We so appreciate your generosity and your understanding!!

THE PROCESS FOR DELIVERY:  Donors should plan to deliver their items directly to the apt/family.     If your item is too large for you to transport and you are not able to make another arrangement for transport – please contact Julie to see if we might be able to help arrange.

The setup lead for this project is Julie.  If you have questions, you can reach Julie by email at juliegarel@me.com or by text at (757) 639-7702.

Many, many thanks!  – – KindWorks Home Setups Team

 

**as with all KindWorks projects, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus, the lifting of heavy objects, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage, and you agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. Notwithstanding the COVID precautions indicated above, as with any indoor group activity, there is a risk that unintended COVID transmission could occur. 

 

Sign up below...

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Furniture
Small Sofa#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
comfy chairs#1: Julia W.
#2: Julia W.
coffee table#1: Julia W.
Console table or modest size sideboard#1: roxana v.
Living Room Side tables#1: Sue C.
flat screen smart tv (with remote)#1: Julia W.
Dining room table and chairs (please indicate size and number of chairs)#1: Kat C.
large living room pillows#1: Sue C.
Dressers#1: Kay via Robin M M.
#2: Kay via Robin M M.
Bedside tables#1: Sue C.
#2: Kay via Robin M M.
#3: Kay via Robin M M.
Bookshelf#1: Stacy O.
Desk or small rectangular table that can be used as desk#1: Stacy O.
Desk chair or single chair to use as desk chair#1: Sue C.
Living Room
Living room table lamps#1: roxana v.
#2: roxana v.
Standing Lamp#1: Shelley R.
Wall art for Main Living Area (no images of animals or people please)#1: Sue C.
#2: roxana v.
Living room rug#1: Marjorie W.
Front door mat#1: Nancy H.
Kitchen and Dining Room
Dish Set for 8+ people (plates, bowls)#1: Sue C.
Flatware for 8+ people#1: Sue C.
plastic dishes for 15 month old#1: Stephen T.
Flatware drawer tray (narrower drawer size for older apartments)#1: Sue C.
Serving utensils (large spoons, large fork, etc)#1: Robin M.
Glassware (8+)#1: Sue C.
Tableclothes#1: Catherine Y.
#2: Sue C.
Cloth napkins (8+)#1: Catherine Y.
Juicer#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Pressure cooker (stovetop, non electric is preferred, with good condition silicone ring)#1: Shelley R.
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Sue C.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Ghina S.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Sue C.
Baking sheets, set of 2-3#1: Stephen T.
Knife Set (knives for food prep; not a steak knife set))#1: Sue C.
Cutting Board set#1: Diane K.
Kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Stephen T.
8+ tea cups#1: Paroma S.
Serving tray#1: roxana v.
Large serving platters#1: Sue C.
#2: Robin M.
#3: Robin M.
Matching candlesticks and candles (extra candles that fit candlesticks also great)#1: Stacy O.
Pitcher (plastic, glass or ceramic)#1: Sue C.
Plastic filtered water pitcher for frig (with replacement filter if possible)#1: Stephen T.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Julia W.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Julia W.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Colander#1: roxana v.
Can opener#1: Stephen T.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Julia W.
Paper napkins#1: Sue C.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Stephen T.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Robin M.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Sue C.
#2: roxana v.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: roxana v.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Stephen T.
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Nancy H.
Utility/Cleaning Supplies
Bucket and mop#1: roxana v.
Broom and dust pan#1: roxana v.
Multi-purpose, windex, toilet bowl cleaning solution and rags#1: roxana v.
Umbrellas in excellent condition#1: roxana v.
#2: Stephen T.
Step ladder (two to three steps)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Power strip/surge protector#1: roxana v.
Extension cords#1: roxana v.
Flashlights and spare batteries (if replaceable)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
AA and AAA batteries#1: Robin M.
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench, measuring tape)#1: Robin M.
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Robin M.
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Robin M.
Drying rack for clothes (NOT the basic walmart one, it breaks easily!)#1: Stephen T.
Foldable Shopping Cart (to walk to and from grocery store)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Sewing machine and notions#1: Diane K.
vacuum cleaner#1: roxana v.
Bedrooms General
60 hangers#1: roxana v.
Trash can/waste basket for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Sue C.
#2: roxana v.
Mirrors#1: Sue C.
#2: roxana v.
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging please)#1: Robin M.
Nightlights#1: Stacy O.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Parent Bedroom
Bedroom lamps with lightbulbs#1: Kay via Robin M M.
#2: Kay via Robin M M.
Queen Sized sheet sets#1: Sue C.
Queen Sized Comforter#1: Catherine Y.
Wall art for parents' room (no images of animals or people please)#1: Sue C.
#2: Diane K.
Bathroom linens/toiletries/necessities
Towel sets: large bath size, hand towel, wash cloth#1: roxana v.
#2: roxana v.
#3: roxana v.
#4: roxana v.
baby towels and wash-clothes#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Leonor T.
Toilet brush#1: roxana v.
Toilet Plunger#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
No-slip pad for tub floor(clean or new)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Tissues (3-4 boxes)#1: Stephen T.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
4 Bar or Liquid soap#1: Catherine Y.
Soap dishes or rubber soap pad#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
2 bottles of shampoos#1: Diane K.
6 toothbrushes & some toothpaste (age appropriate)#1: Leonor T.
deodorant#1: Ellie M.
#2: Nancy H.
Feminine Products – pads different (three different sizes) for two months#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Shaving cream and razors for men and women#1: Nancy H.
Hairdryer#1: roxana v.
Basic First Aid Kit#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Additional and Baby Girl Items
pack n play#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
changing table - dresser type#1: Stacy O.
Computers (one desktop)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
diapers and wipes#1: Nancy H.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
KindKitchen (pre-set list of groceries: https://www.dokindworks.org/supply-food-and-pantry-items-for-a-newly-arriving-refugee-family/#1: Rebecca S.
KindWelcomeMeal#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
help transport furniture or furnishings leading up to the setup (please share availability in the comments section)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
toys, books and games for 15 month old#1: Diane K.
#2: Santi K.
new or very gently used clothing/shoes for 15 month old girl#1: Diane K.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed